Research Grants and Contracts Officer

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive R&I Grants and Contracts Officer to join our Research & Innovation team at the St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group (gesh). This key role supports the coordination and management of research funding across the Group, providing expert advice on grant applications, overseeing contract negotiations, and ensuring financial compliance throughout the lifecycle of research projects.

The post-holder will work closely with internal teams and external partners, including funding bodies and research sponsors, to facilitate impactful research and innovation. The post-holder will be based at the Tooting site, but may have to work across any/all gesh sites.

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and teaching hospital in the area;
St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

• Grant Support & Coordination:
  • Provide expert guidance on funding applications, ensuring proposals meet funder requirements and internal standards.
  • Liaise with funding bodies, sponsors, and collaborators to manage funding calls and support impactful research.
  • Identify new and innovative grant opportunities aligned with the Group's strategic priorities.
• Contract Management:
  • Act as the first point of contact for grant-related enquiries.
  • Prepare, negotiate, and execute research contracts and agreements, including MTAs, CTAs, and sub-contracts.
  • Ensure contracts are signed by authorised signatories and stored appropriately.
• Financial Oversight:
  • Support income and expenditure for grant-funded projects, flagging issues and ensuring timely fund transfers.
  • Maintain accurate financial records and reporting systems to support post-award management.
• Project Lifecycle Management:
  • Track project timelines, deliverables, and compliance with Trust procedures.
  • Support the Senior Management Team in monitoring contract delivery and ensuring amendments are processed efficiently.
• Systems & Reporting:
  • Maintain an electronic register of all contractual documentation and associated deadlines.
  • Provide timely and accurate reports to internal stakeholders on funding flows and contract status.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Build strong relationships with internal departments, external sponsors, and academic partners.
  • Promote a culture of collaboration and research excellence across the organisation.
• Compliance & Governance:
  • Ensure all activities comply with relevant legislation, NHS policies, and research governance frameworks.
  • Support the development and use of contract templates and guidance materials.

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in a similar role.
• ICH-GCP.
• Experience of working in a healthcare research support environment and/or understanding of research funding systems, managing research projects and clinical trial logistics.
• Strong knowledge of the UK Clinical Research landscape.
• Experience of research finance tools (SOECAT, FEC).
• Experience of research contract templates such as DTA, MTA, McNA, MCTA etc.
• Experience of finance systems.
• Systems management including database, spreadsheets etc. to manage workload.
• Maintain accurate information.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Postgrad.
• Project Management.
• Research governance and legislative knowledge.
• Research management system experience such as EDGE, IRAS etc.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Tooting
Blackshaw Road, SW17 0RE

London
SW17 0RE

Date posted: 12 December 2025
Pay scheme:
Agenda for change
Band:
Band 6
Salary: £46,419 to £55,046 a year pa pro-rata incl HCAS (inner London)

Contract:

Permanent
Working pattern:
Full-time, Compressed hours
Reference number: 200-NN-7584453-A&C-Z
Job locations:
Tooting (Blackshaw Road, SW17 0RE
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